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UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
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- Saturday 03.30.2024 at 07:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN | Prelims: ESPN+
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Boardwalk Hall
- Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Paul Felder, Michael Bisping, Brendan Fitzgerald, Megan Olivi
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $2,180,601
- TV Ratings: 12198
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Manon Fiorot defeats Erin Blanchfield via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Joaquin Buckley defeats Vicente Luque via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:17 Round 2 of 3, 8:17 Total Bout Page | |
| Chris Weidman defeats Bruno Silva via Decision, Unanimous (technical) | 3 Rounds, 12:18 Total Bout Page | |
| Nursulton Ruziboev defeats Sedriques Dumas via KO/TKO, Uppercut and Ground Punches | 3:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Kyle Nelson defeats Bill Algeo via KO/TKO, Punches and Knee | 4:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Chidi Njokuani defeats Rhys McKee via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Nate Landwehr defeats Jamall Emmers via KO/TKO, Uppercut, Right Hook, and Hammerfists | 4:43 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Virna Jandiroba defeats Lupita Godinez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Julio Arce defeats Herbert Burns via KO/TKO, Punches | 2:00 Round 2 of 3, 7:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Dennis Buzukja defeats Connor Matthews via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Hammerfists | 0:22 Round 3 of 3, 10:22 Total Bout Page | |
| Ibo Aslan defeats Anton Turkalj via KO/TKO, Overhand Right | 1:32 Round 3 of 3, 11:32 Total Bout Page | |
| Jacob Malkoun defeats Andre Petroski via KO/TKO, Ground Strikes After Hard Collision | 0:39 Round 2 of 3, 5:39 Total Bout Page | |
| Caolán Loughran defeats Angel Pacheco via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 8
03.24.2024 | 1:22 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 526th
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz
03.24.2024 | 1:55 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2253rd
This week I have Ruziboev and Emmers.
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
03.24.2024 | 2:16 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 3716th
Erin Blanchfield, SUB, R5
I was gonna say I think Fiorot is overrated but seeing as shes only getting 20% picked I guess she's not. I like the pace blanchfield pushes & like her chances more in a 5 round fight than a 3 rounder against fiorot.
Luque vs. Buckley
Vicente Luque, TKO, R3
Fun fight. Basically what I notice from luque is he loses to anyone who is a top 10 level fighter but beats everyone else. Do I think Buckley is top 10 level? No I do not.
Silva vs. Weidman
Bruno Silva, TKO, R1
Weidman you dumb meathead please stop fighting for the love of god
Njokuani vs. McKee
Rhys McKee, TKO, R3
Either chidi gets an early finish or he quits. I don't pick quitters
Ruziboev vs. Dumas
Nursulton Ruziboev, TKO, R1
Complete mismatch
Algeo vs. Nelson
Bill Algeo, TKO, R3
Kyle nelson is underrated but I think algeo will be able to break him with his pace
Jandiroba vs. Godinez
Lupita Godinez, DEC
Godinez makes fights closer than they should & she'll probably do the same here
Petroski vs. Malkoun
Jacob Malkoun, DEC
I do think malkoun can wet blanket his way to a close decision win
Matthews vs. Buzukja
Connor Matthews, DEC
I just don't think buzukja is good at all
Pacheco vs. Loughran
Caolán Loughran, DEC
Pacheco showed he will not give up on his contender series fight but he's a punching bag now he's dropping down to bantamweight for the first time in his career. I do not like that combination
Arce vs. Burns
Julio Arce, TKO, R2
Burns has 2 mins of cardio before he gives up.
Aslan vs. Turkalj
Anton Turkalj, SUB, R2
The first fight between these two was a fun scrap. I could see a similar thing happening again. If Ibo doesn't get a finish his cardio plummets. Maybe he gets the first round finish this time but I think the pleasure man pulls through
Landwehr vs. Emmers
Jamall Emmers, DEC
If emmers can keep it on the feet I think he can pick apart Nate the train
03.24.2024 | 2:34 AM ET
Dog Lover
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3580th
"When the stakes are high you can't be afraid to go all in"
03.24.2024 | 2:42 AM ET
@SlipperyWhenDry
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2253rd
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
03.24.2024 | 2:48 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 6 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 3841st
Jacob Malkoun, DEC
I can see two outcomes in this fight, either Petrovski sinks up a front choke identical to the one he landed on Maximov in round 1 or Malkoun gets his single leg takedowns going and makes this look pretty easy. Malkoun's fight against Allen showed me he can hang on the ground against the better BJJ players in the division. Also the deeper this fight goes the more Malkoun's cardio will be on show. I even think he could win the exchanges on the feet with the jab. Confident pick
Matthews vs. Buzukja
Dennis Buzukja, DEC
Low level fight. Matthews is a southpaw but will switch stance, cardio appears to be suspect although he should have a size advantage here. When he fights in southpaw he carries his back hand very low and looks very hittable in that stance. Doesn't recognise the leg kick and I don't think his UFC level. Buzukja also isn't UFC calibre but out of the 2, I think his experience and well rounded skill set might work out okay here. Doesn't seem to be a power threat although I feel like if he uses the low kick he might break Matthews down over time. Buzukja defensively isn't very sound either and often backs up straight with head on the centreline. Slightly edge Buzukja but as low level as it gets.
Pacheco vs. Loughran
Caolán Loughran, TKO, R3
Haven't done too much tape on this but Pacheco coming down to 135lbs is interesting, as he has never fought at the weight class. I don't think he is UFC level where I actually rate Loughran quite highly. The tape I did watch of Pacheco his best attribute looked to be his durabilty, but that's not necessarily a good thing because that means your hittable. I can see Loughran with the forward pressure over 3 rounds and potentially breaking him late.
Arce vs. Burns
Julio Arce, TKO, R2
Hilarious fight. Burns will give you about 2.5 minutes of hell. Seems to have reasonable power and has great submission attacks on the ground. The issue is he cuts too much weight and is depleted, death gasses and looks for the door against any adversity. I expect him to be much bigger than Arce, but I can't see Burns getting a TDD because Arce has historically good TDD. This could be the easiest Round 2/3 bet Arce in history
Aslan vs. Turkalj
Ibo Aslan, TKO, R1
Simple fight to break down, either Aslan nukes the pleasure man in Round 1 as Turkalj walks into the pocket chin up and hands down. If that's not the case it probably goes like the previous fight between these 2 and Turkalj gets a submission. I'm banking on Aslan to have made the correct improvements to not death-gas and get Anton out of there and send him off to PFL
Gatto vs. Dudakova
Melissa Gatto, DEC
50/50 fight, will wait till weigh in's before working out a true side. Dudukova is coming up a weight division against a muscle heavy grappler so there's a red flag straight away, especially as she was going life and death with Frey (former atomweight). Doing tape on Gatto shows she has plenty of holes in her game, mainly submission over position, struggles with offensive wrestling as well as cardio issues. Will play off her back too. If Gatto chose to cage wrestle here she could squeak a decision but she generally likes to strike on the back foot so I dont know. Gatto split?
Landwehr vs. Emmers
Jamall Emmers, TKO, R1
I think Nate's only hope here is to wrestle for 15 minutes in which I am not sure he can pull off. Nate is a great anti-wrestler, which he has acquired from years fighting in Russia. I do think his durability is slowly declining and when he is winning fights, its often because he breaks his opponents down with his pace. We all know emmers for his fight IQ but I think he has been better lately, he will have the much sharper boxing and feel he will have a power upside a well as minute winning upside on the feet. Sure Emmers could pull a stunt but I actually like him quite a bit in this spot
03.24.2024 | 3:56 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 3741st
Erin Blanchfield, DEC
I think Blanchfield will dominate with her grappling skills.
Silva vs. Weidman
Bruno Silva, TKO, R1
Chris Weidman needs to retire.
Jandiroba vs. Godinez
Lupita Godinez, DEC
My pick is Godinez, but she has to keep the fight standing to win.
Petroski vs. Malkoun
Andre Petroski, DEC
I think Petroski will win by being the better wrestler.
Gatto vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, DEC
Easy win for Dudakova.
03.24.2024 | 4:21 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 4249th
Manon Fiorot, TKO, R2
Let me help everyone out. This is how it goes. I have never seen a more over rated fighter beside Paddy and Molly than Erin Blanchfield. She has good BJJ but has only submitted scrubs or people there for a pay check. Her wrestling is horrible and her striking is worse. Mannon is going to kill her
Luque vs. Buckley
Vicente Luque, DEC
Luque is better everywhere
Silva vs. Weidman
Bruno Silva, TKO, R1
Everyone please wear black arm bands as a sign of mourning
Njokuani vs. McKee
Rhys McKee, DEC
Chidi has no cardio and low output and McKee has the opposite. Chidi getting cut
Ruziboev vs. Dumas
Nursulton Ruziboev, DEC
I would not pick Ruziboev against anyone but Dumbass. Battle of the frauds
Algeo vs. Nelson
Bill Algeo, DEC
I don't know what to make of this fight except Kyle Nelson is on a win streak post USADA. Still he sucks and Algeo probably doesn't
Jandiroba vs. Godinez
Lupita Godinez, DEC
Cmon, easy
Petroski vs. Malkoun
Jacob Malkoun, DEC
Malkoun has better cardio, better boxing and better wrestling. Petroski has power but that's no use on your back
Matthews vs. Buzukja
Connor Matthews, DEC
IDK
Pacheco vs. Loughran
Angel Pacheco, DEC
Loughran is a rear end
Arce vs. Burns
Julio Arce, TKO, R1
Can the UFC please cut Burns already?
Aslan vs. Turkalj
Ibo Aslan, TKO, R1
I thought Turkalj was already cut? Well better late than never
Gatto vs. Dudakova
Melissa Gatto, DEC
Gatto is the better striker and wrestler
Landwehr vs. Emmers
Jamall Emmers, DEC
Sad for Nate the Train
"Positivity is a positive"
03.24.2024 | 4:24 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 4249th
They are making room for DWCS
"Positivity is a positive"
03.24.2024 | 4:51 AM ET
@Rah123
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2253rd
Mismatch in my opinion.
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
03.24.2024 | 6:25 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 4249th
Huge red flags for me on this guy. Just like there was for Abus. But he is fighting Dumbass so will probably win, and the UFC is trying to push him just like they were with Abus. We all saw how that ended
* Edited at 03.24.2024, 6:28 AM ET *
"Positivity is a positive"
03.24.2024 | 6:34 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 526th
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz
03.24.2024 | 6:34 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2253rd
I agree there's still questions but I'd say it's too early to call him a fraud.
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
03.24.2024 | 6:49 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 526th
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz
03.24.2024 | 6:57 AM ET
Jefferson
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 4249th
"Positivity is a positive"
03.24.2024 | 6:58 AM ET
@jeffferson
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2253rd
* Edited at 03.24.2024, 6:58 AM ET *
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
03.24.2024 | 6:58 AM ET
Gliesie
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 4249th
"Positivity is a positive"
03.24.2024 | 7:27 AM ET
Gliesie
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 4249th
"Positivity is a positive"
03.24.2024 | 8:05 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 4358th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
03.24.2024 | 8:13 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 526th
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz